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NMDC Community Review Panel
Introduction
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Policy Context
“If we are going to create new homes
they need to be in beautiful and
popular places. We should demand
nothing less.”
Nicholas Boys Smith - Chairman of the board advising the
Government’s Office for Place
Building Better, Building Beautiful
Commission
• Ask for beauty
• Refuse ugliness
• Promote stewardship
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Weyside Urban
One of Guildford’s
Village Hybrid
Planning Application
Boundary
4 Strategic Sites
Stringers SANG
Common
Slyfield Industrial
Estate
Woking Road
Weyfield
neighbourhood
Weyfield
Primary Riverside
Academy Nature
Reserve
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Bellfields Road
A
River Wey
Guildford Spectrum
A25
Guildford
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Illustrative
Masterplan
Showing Phase 1
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Community Review Panel Programme
ESTIMATED Training
ESTIMATED Interim
ESTIMATED Follow-
Walkabout Review PLANNING
up Review
COMPLETION COMPLETION
Session COMPLETION SUBMISSION
Workshop Workshop
JTP Team
Working
Fri 16 July Tue 20 July Thu 22 July Tue 7 Sep
2021 2021 2021 2021 tbc
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Walkabout - Friday 16 July
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NMDC Community Review Panel
1. What is a Design Code?
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What is a Design Code?
“A set of simple, concise, illustrated
design requirements that...provide
specific, detailed parameters for
the physical development of a site or
area.”
National Model Design Code
“Effective design codes are:
• Simple, concise and specific and;
• Rely on visual and numerical
information rather than detailed
policy wording”
National Model Design Code
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What is the Purpose of a Design Code?
To inform development proposals The level of detail and degree of
by: prescription should be tailored to
• Providing maximum clarity about the circumstances and scale of
design expectations at an early change in each place and allow a
stage. ‘suitable degree of variety’ where
justified.
• Reflecting local character and
preferences.
• Providing a framework for
creating high quality places, with
a consistent and high-quality
standard of design.
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Bridge from Outline to Detailed Design
Parameter Plans Design Coding
• Land use The next level of detail with which
• Density future proposals must comply:
• Max building heights • Building types
• Access and movement • Architectural detailing/materials
• Public realm detailing
• Landscape and planting
• Technical standards
10Who Creates the Design Code?
• Local authorities, in collaboration
with developers and landowners,
particularly in relation to specific
sites.
• Developers and landowners as
part of a planning application.
• Neighbourhood planning groups
may choose to produce their own
design codes or guides as part of
the process.
The NPPF says that design policies
should be developed with local
communities so that they reflect local
aspirations.
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2. The National Model Design Code
12Introduction
The National Model Design Code
(NMDC) is not a design code – it is
instead a guide to producing a design
code.
Its purpose is “…to provide detailed
guidance on the production of design
codes, guides and policies to promote
successful design.”
Two parts:
1. National Model Design Code
Summarises the process
2. Guidance Notes for Design Codes
Provides greater detail on the
possible content of a design code
13Introduction
The NMDC expands on the ten
characteristics of good design
set out in the National Design
Guide, (October 2019).
14Purpose and Objectives
The National Model Design Code is
a toolkit to: “...to help local authorities and
• Guide local planning authorities communities decide what good
on the design parameters and quality design looks like in their
issues that need to be considered area, based on local aspirations
when producing design codes for how their area will develop,
and guides. following appropriate local
• Provide guidance on methods consultation.”
to capture and reflect the views
of the local community from the “…quality design does not look the
outset and at each stage in the same across different areas of the
process. country…local vernacular differs,
and design priorities differ for scale
NMDC sets a baseline standard and type of development.”
of quality and practice which local
planning authorities are expected
to take into account.
15Application
The area covered by the design
code and the level of detail is to
be determined locally.
16Coding Process
171. Analysis
1A. Scoping 1B. Baseline
• Agree geographical coverage. • Context study.
• Agree content.
• Agree consultation strategy.
Street hierarchy Transport accessibility
Open space provision Land use pattern
182. Vision
2A. Design Vision
• A clear articulation of what
an area should be like in the
future, developed with the local
community.
• Identify Area Types
Example area type worksheet
5 of the 10 example area types 192. Vision
2B. Coding Plan 2C. Masterplanning
• Area to be covered by the code,
divided into area types.
green
lanes
community
mews riverside
wharf
heritage
quarter
203. Code
3A. Guidance for Individual Area Types
3B. Code Wide Guidance (all topics)
Guidance Notes for Design Codes sets
out potential content of a design code -
providing both a framework and sample
content.
Modelled on the 10 characteristics of well
designed places set out in the National
Design Guide.
21Possible Code Content
Context: Movement:
• How the scheme relates to the • Connected network for all modes
site and its local and wider of transport.
context. • Promoting Active Travel.
• The value of the environment, • Well-considered parking,
heritage, history and culture. servicing and utilities
infrastructure.
22Possible Code Content
Nature: Built Form:
• Green Infrastructure. • Compact form of development.
• Water and drainage. • Built form (Blocks/Building line/
• Biodiversity. Height).
23Possible Code Content
Identity: Public Space:
• A sense of place. • Defining a street hierarchy.
• The identity of buildings. • Fostering social interaction
(public spaces and squares).
• Security and public space.
24Possible Code Content
Use: Homes and Buildings:
• Promoting variety and activity. • Housing quality.
• Housing mix. • Health and wellbeing.
• Community facilities and
services.
25Possible Code Content
Resources: Lifespan:
• Energy efficiency. • Management plan for public
• Sustainable construction. spaces.
• Community participation in
design.
• Community management.
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3. Weyside Urban Village Design Code
27Illustrative
Masterplan
39Illustrative
Masterplan
Showing Phase 1
40Illustrative 3D Aerial
Showing Phase 1
41Design Code Coverage
Weyside Urban Village design code
design code
may 2021
28Context
example extract of site context
Terraced houses facing
B Groom Walk
• character types
pedestrian-only access
• Existing properties side onto the site
• Terraced houses with rear parking
a d
Large front gardens with a common access
Ro
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• 2 storey houses
si
er
• site context + assessment
Rear access
at
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Terraced houses
Proposed response to the existing edge condition
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siding onto the
W
Terraced or wide fronted houses aligned (or parallel) site boundary
al
•
k
to existing building frontage Existing footpath
• historic assessment
• Continue pedestrian / cycle link and the green space
• Avoid parking spaces fronting on to the green link
• heritage assets
Gr
C Shared driveway
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Existing properties side onto the site
m
•
material covered in the design and access statement
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Terraced houses with rear parking and detached houses
al
• Pocket
k
with on-plot parking green
space
• Shared surface driveway enclosed by mature trees
ad
• 2 storey houses Ro
e
sid
er
at
W
mature tree
Proposed response to the existing edge condition 2 marking the turn
• Continue pedestrian link with units fronting or siding
onto the footpath Terraced
• Avoid parking spaces next to the proposed footpath houses siding
onto the site
boundary
Site boundary Footpath
Existing building frontage Parking space
Proposed building frontage Green space / front garden
Detached houses
Carriageway Existing tree with front on-
plot parking
1 View towards potential pedestrian / cycle connection into the site 2 View from the Waterside Road towards shared surface driveway
and site boundary
WEYSIDE URBAN VILLAGE – DESIGN & ACCESS STATEMENT PAGE 45
29Movement
example extract of biodiversity strategy from the design code:
spaces + streets
5. street design
Site Boundary
spaces + streets
PART B: SPACES & STREETS
5. Green & Blue Infrastructure
5. street design
Natural Green
Public Square
Section Location Plan Green Buffer
5.3 Indicative location of SUDS features*
5.2.1 Sustainable Movement Corridor
(including surface water, storage tanks and r
m m gardens)*
The Sustainable Movement Corridor (SMC) aims to give a 5.4.5 Weyside Walk
more sustainable and safer way of travelling to Guildford Street Hierarchy Plan 5.6 Green Fingers
m Wey Walk Community
5.2 Street
Town Centre. Hierarchy
It will improve walking and cycling routes, as The position/alignment of the SMC is typical SMC street design
• street hierarchy
• Wey Water Journey
well as bus journeys to encourage more people to walk, cycle mandatory. Wey Wood Wilding
and use There
publicare three categories of street; Sustainable Movement
transport. • The design of new streets/roads must follow • The SMC must be designed to primarily Wey Ecology Wood
Corridor (SMC), secondary streets and tertiary streets. a user hierarchy, with pedestrians and cyclists accommodate local buses, including provision Total Corridor Width Varies 18.2m to 26.2m 5.7 Amenity Space
Indicative location of NEAP*
Each category
Within Weyside UrbanisVillage,
divided into
the sub
SMC categories
runs from toWoking
reflect 3 users/
considered first, public transport for adequate bus stops at appropriate Indicative location of LEAP *
Road atthe
thedetailed variations. These
site,variations, or ‘Types’,
centreare specialist service vehicles second, and then
• public transport
southern end of the through the of locations as identified in the Travel Plan. Adopted by Highways Yes
Indicative location of LAP*
differentiated by elements such as drainage integration, other motor traffic. Community Link
the development and joins Moorfield Road at the northern • The SMC must include a two-way cycle lane - mandatory route, indicative a
hard material specifications and tree planting. The design • All levels of streets must incorporate traffic
boundary. This is a primary route within the development, that is a minimum of 3.5m wide. The SMC min 2m footway on both
Indicative location of allotment
guidance of each street type is summarised in the following calming measures which could include Footpaths
community orchard / garden*
connecting all of
pages, andthe character
supported by areas and providing
illustrations such as plans, sections
must include a footpath on both sides of the sides of the carriageway
6. Street Design
surface changes, visual narrowing, sensitive
sustainable integration
and images. with the wider transport network. parking provision and green infrastructure. corridor. Access
• walking + cycling
• Crossing points must be designed to be min 3.5m two-way Vehicular, bus, pedestrian and cycle s
• On street parking must be provided at Cycleway Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle site a
The lower down the street hierarchy, the fewer vehicles and appropriate locations to allow adequate safe and convenient for both pedestrians segregated cycle lane Bus, Employment and Gypsy and Tra
the greater potential to create safer streets, allowing the 2
space on the street for implementation of and cyclists. This could be achieved through
site access only
GBC depot access
opportunity for interactive activities on people’s doorsteps green canopies in accordance with street a raised table at junctions or a change of Carriageway 6.75m School access route
such as children’s play. planting principles. surface material. Lock Keeper’s Cottage access route
• junction + crossing
• The selection of trees species must be • SuDS must be incorporated into the SMC
Pedestrian / cycle only access
On-Street Parking Only on SMC Type 1 Approximate location of potential brid
suitable for an urban environment with varied at appropriate locations in accordance with 6.4 Street hierarchy
height, structure and appearance to create a drainage strategy. 6.4.1 Sustainable Movement Corridor
greater sense of depth in the streetscene.
• The SMC must be lined with street trees, technical details 6.4.2 Secondary street
6.5 Bus Routes & Stops
1 reference should be made to the planting
• inclusive streets
Indicative location of bus stops
strategy (refer to section 6.8). Target Speed 20 mph
Cross parcel permeability route
- mandatory route, indicative alignment
• Raised tables and/or change in materials Network of footpaths / cycleways
must be used at crossing points and where Centre lines andPART C: BUILT FORM
the street meets key public open spaces Road Markings
priority junctions
8. Land Use
• car parking + cycle parking
Example of SMC with bus lane, bus stop, cycle lane and footpath for traffic calming measure and pedestrian Residential
safety. Junction Spacing Mixed Uses
3.375m
• There must be a bus gate between the (centreline-centreline) Employment
Gypsy and Traveller Site
employment area and residential area min 6m Retained Pump House building
to ensure bus only movements along the Junction Radii
max 10m GBC depot
• services + utilities
1 2 northern section of the SMC.
12. Character Area
Forward Visibility 33m Key Frontage
* Landmark Building
Special Building (see section 12.2 Heritage Q
2.4m X distance and
3 Visibility Splays
33m Y distance13. Frontage Character
1 Urban Frontage
Continuous Frontage
Centreline Radii min 30m 2
3 Varied Frontage
19. Car Parking
street landscaping 19.2 Area Safeguarded for Parking
min 5m vegetated swale in
Verge Width
SMC Type 2 The boundary of all land uses can deviate +/-5m wit
NOTES
application boundary, subject to on-site constraints.
Pedestrian crossing within public realm Green infrastructure and on street parking SuDS and residential streets
Refer to section 6.7.1*The
Tree
Planting Palette exact location, shape and sizes of SuDs featur
Planting Strategy, SMC
areas and allotments / community orchard / garden
indicative only.
Centre Spacing for
every 10-12m
Tree Planting
Refer to section 6.6.2 Hard
Paving Palette
surface materials matrix
interaction with homes
Direct Access to
Pedestrian access only
Homes?
Trees in hard surface Traffic calming on residential streets Shared surface strees
SMC Typical Section and Plan - Type 1 SMC Typical Section and Plan - Type 2 SMC Typical Section and Plan - Type 2
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example of street cross-sections from the design code 30
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example extract of biodiversity strategy from the design code:
spaces + streets
4. green + blue infrastructure
Biodiversity Landscape Strategy
m
4.3 Biodiversity + Access to Nature
• network + design of spaces
In line with green infrastructure principles, the proposed
development will seek to retain, protect and enhance key
• The existing landscapes along the River Wey
Navigation and the ecological corridors
ecological features such as woodland blocks, waterbodies must be protected and enhanced. All
and grasslands. Ecologically sensitive lighting designs should developments must minimise any impacts on
• open space provision
be used to protect nocturnal species, mainly along the River this corridor.
Wey Navigation, as well as other sustainable routes that • Lighting designs must avoid/minimise light
have been identified as potential bat corridors. Proposed tree spills onto the River Wey Navigation.
planting within landscape spaces is a key priority and should • In order to protect the River Wey (and
reflect the differing characters of the spaces. In addition, associated diversity receptors), a 20m
• working with water
there is an opportunity to incorporate measures that are in line minimum ecological buffer must be provided
with the objectives of the River Wey Biodiversity Opportunity between the top of the riverbank and any
Area, helping to add a varied sense of place and site legibility. proposed development.
• Green spaces must be designed and
Biodiversity Opportunity Areas (BOAs) identifies regions managed to encourage and support wildlife.
• suds + flood risk
where improved habitat management and efforts to • Tree and plant species must be selected
restore/re-create Priority Habitats will be most effective to attract flora and fauna specific to the
and beneficial to biodiversity connectivity. Relevant Guildford region to enhance the local
objectives of the River Wey BOA include: ecological resource. (references to be made
• Protection and positive management of SINCs within BOA. to the Local Authority GI Strategy and River
• biodiversity net gain
• Priority habitat restoration and creation including: Wey Biodiversity Opportunity Area Policy
Floodplain grazing marsh, wet woodland, rivers (in- Statement.)
channel/bankside habitat creation), meadows and reed • Non-native invasive species must be
beds. removed from the waters edge in line with
• Priority species recovery including stabilisation and Environment Agency guidance.
• street trees
preferably recovery in the local populations. • Wildlife friendly planting must be used to
maximise biodiversity, which should include
Wey Walk Community
A Biodiversity Framework
Impact AssessmentPlan
(BIA) has been undertaken planting of native species and local varieties
to calculate the pre-development baseline biodiversity value as well as focusing on edible and pollinator
m of the site and to provide an assessment of the value of the species that help to maximise foraging
post-development position. The use of the metric has been opportunities.
agreed with the Local Wildlife Trust and Local Authority • SuDS features must be vegetated to increase
Ecologist and will act as the tool to measure the biodiversity biodiversity and to contribute to finer grain
E contribution as the development progresses, with an overall wildlife links within the development.
aim to maintain a net gain position in biodiversity units. • The negative impacts to existing ecological
assets during both the construction and post-
development stage must be minimised.
L G • The range of habitat offer within the Weyside
D
Urban Village must be increased, wherever
appropriate, to support greater species
M C populations than those currently present. Wey Navigation Corridor for
50 m
• A Landscape and Ecology Management plan Ecology
K O must be provided alongside any landscape
Common Pipestrelle Bat River corridor scrub planting pockets design Bproposals for the Weyside Urban Grassland meadow/scattered
J I Village. This must include schedules of trees mosaic
management for hard and soft materials Pollinator friendly landscape
that specifically address the enhancement of
I Wetland/water habitats
biodiversity, and the objectives of the River
Wey Biodiversity Opportunity Area. The Woodland habitats
m
management plan must include long term
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O provision requirements to ensure that new Wey Wood Buffer
A Existing River Wey Corridor and Riverside Nature Reserve adjacent habitat is safeguarded into the future.
F Wey Navigation Wildlife corridor
tow path to site • The proposed development must achieve
G H overall net gain in biodiversity in relation
an Wildlife Links
to the existing pre-development baseline
position.
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Wetland Meadow Riparian Planting
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example of the framework design of open space from the design code 31Built Form
example extract of character area framework plan from the design code:
built form
12. character areas
Location Plan Garden Mews Character Area Framework
12.3 Garden Mews
m Playground Sensitive and responsive
Medium density, community living that links the existing building design is required to
and new residents together.
• density
Mandatory fixes are defined by respond to existing housing
coloured boxes in this page. - the use of horizontal datum
The Garden Mews will connect, physically and socially, the and conventional house types
existing community to the Weyside Urban Village. Forming d should be considered.
a
Ro
a direct relationship with the existing Weyfield community de
e r si
and Weyfield Primary School, offering green open spaces at
• party wall
W
and play areas which will be accessible to all providing Houses must be grouped in
opportunities for the new and existing communities to come sets of 4-6 houses to mimic and
together. sensitively follow the existing Allotment
patterns of dwellings along
The houses within this character area will predominately be Waterside Road.
• types and forms
2 to 3 storeys high to respond sensitively to the houses of
the Weyfield neighbourhood, with up to 4 storey apartment
buildings marking key corners and acting as wayfinders. Alignment of buildings and
The internal parcels will be formed by compact urban green space must optimise Design of elevation along
blocks with minimal back-to-back distances and the use of and encourage pedestrian the community link
• blocks
innovative house types is encouraged. connections to and from must ensure ‘eyes on the
Waterside Road. streets’.
m Precedents
• building line
Density Medium Weyfield Primary
School Playing Field Innovative and compact
housetypes must be
• 2-4 storeys considered within the
Heights • Predominantly 2-3 storeys, with 4 parcel.
• height
storey marker apartment blocks
No vehicular crossovers to
• Primary material: private drives allowed along
this frontage. Parking will be
provided as on-street parallel
bays. Chamfered buildings must
be considered to respond
and address the plot/corner
conditions created by
Buff brick secondary roads.
Use of Parking will be strictly
Material • Secondary material: forbidden from the area.
m m
Compact, innovative house types Sensitive design and
monitoring in the Bellfields
Gateway is required, to
provide welcoming and open
Views and Vistas Identifiable Groupings
entrance to the site that
• Where linear spaces or routes establish a • Buildings must be arranged in identifiable prioritise safe pedestrian Sensitive and responsive
vista, that vista must either Grey
Red brick end brick
in a defined
Metal cladding groupings within the layout to define spaces movements. building design is required to
public open space or be terminated by a and create character. respond to existing housing
Terraces, townhouses, smallby a - the use of horizontal datum
‘visual stop.’ A• ‘visual stop’ can be formed • Groupings will be discernible either as clusters
and conventional house types
carefully apartment
positioned blocks
building or a prominent of buildings around a space or defined
Building should be considered.
landscape • Use of compact and innovative
typologiesfeature. frontages to streets and open spaces.
• Vistas must nothousetypes
terminateare in aencouraged
view of a (refer KEY
section 12.3.1)
private driveway, garage door, or the side
Urban Design Principles Public Open Spaces Street Design
boundary wall• to a roofs
Flat plot. to buildings facing Visual connections Community Entrance Secondary street
Community Green link Key views Wey Water Journey Indicative cross-parcel streets
Roof form
• Predominantly pitched roofs * Landmark building
Key corner/frontage
Community orchard (mandatory
facility, indicative location)
Pedestrian/cycle network
Indicative pedestrian pathway
everywhere else
Indicative frontage line Community Link Access to primary school
• Typically clipped verge/no projecting Public Right of Way
LEAP
eaves Community garden/orchard /
allotment
Conventional house types with minimal changes of brick tones but
character achieved through brick detailing.
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example of block designs from the design code
32built form
13. frontage character
Identity
example extract of a building frontage type characterising the identity of
building groups from the design code:
built
Location Planform
2 Continuous frontage 12. character areas m
Continuous frontage is characterised by the use of similar, Location Plan Gard
repeated building forms, with minimal gaps in between. This Permitted parking typologies: type 2A
frontage type creates a strong rhythm to the street and/or
12.3 Garden Mews (For library of parking typologies refer to Section 15
addresses key green spaces.
m
• local character
Medium density, community living that links the existing
and new residents together. Mandat
There are two sub-categories within this frontage coloure
character: Type 2A, where vehicular access and parking The Garden Mews will connect, physically and socially, the
existing community to the Weyside Urban Village. Forming
built form must be provided from the rear; and Type 2B, where it is
a direct relationship with the existing Weyfield community
•13.legibility
provided from the front.
frontage character
and Weyfield Primary School, offering green open spaces
and play areas which will be accessible to all providing Houses
opportunities for the new and existing communities to come sets of
together. sensitiv
pattern
masterplanning
• Continuous
The houses within this character area will predominately be Waters
2 to 3 storeys high to respond sensitively to the houses of P6. Linked garage at
Location Plan P7: Shared parking court
the Weyfield neighbourhood, with up to 4 storey apartment linked directly to dw
2 frontage buildings marking key corners and acting as wayfinders.
m Permitted parking typologies: type 2B
Alignme
The internal parcels will be formed by compact urban green s
• design of buildings
blocks with minimal back-to-back distances and the use of and enc
innovative house types is encouraged. connec
Continuous frontage is characterised by the use of similar, Waters
repeated building forms, with minimal gaps in between. This Permitted parking typologies: type 2A
(For library of parking typologies refer to Section 15)
frontage type creates a strong rhythm to the street and/or
addresses key green spaces. m Precedents
There are two sub-categories within this frontage Density Medium
character: Type 2A, where vehicular access and parking
must be provided from the rear; and Type 2B, where it is • 2-4 storeys
Heights • Predominantly 2-3 storeys, with 4
provided from the front.
Illustrative Grouping: 2A - Vehicular access and parking from m storey marker apartment blocks
No vehi
P1: On-street parking - P2: On-street parkin
the rear only • Primary material: private
Parallel Perpendicularthis fron
Street Components provide
bays.
Building Line P6. Linked garage at rear - Permitted
P6. Linked boundary
garage at rear - treatments: facing st
• Linear P7: Shared parking court
linked directly to dwelling linked(For library of boundary
by courtyard garden typologies refer to Section 1
• Parallel
Buff brick to the plot
Use of Parking
boundary
Permitted parking typologies: type 2B forbidd
Material • Secondary material:
Compact, innovative house types Sensitiv
monitor
Spacing between • Minimal gaps (2m) for Gatewa
buildings pedestrian access to rear provide
gardens entranc
prioritis
Red• brick
Larger gap
Grey brickis permitted
Metal cladding movem
between a house and a
• Terraces, townhouses,
flat block small
apartment blocks
Building
• Use of compact and innovative
typologies B5. Railing and ornamental B6. Low wall and
Building Set Back housetypes
• Consistent set back
are encouraged (refer
from Footway planting ornamental tree
• 1.5m
section 12.3.1)to 2m
Illustrative Grouping: 2A - Vehicular access and parking from m
Illustrative Grouping: Type 2B - On-street parking • Flat roofs to buildings facing
P1: On-street parking - P2: On-street parking - Permitted
P4. On-Plot boundary treatments:
between facing p
P5: Integral garage/carpor
the rear only Access and ParkingCommunity
• Vehicular and parking
Green link
Parallel Perpendicular dwellings
Roof form
• Predominantly pitched roofs
access from the front or *
Street Components everywhere else
the rear
• Typically clipped verge/no projecting
example of frontage design from the design code
Building Line • Linear eaves 2A: vehicular
Permitted access and treatments: facing street
boundary
parking
(For only
libraryfrom the
of boundary typologies refer to Section 14)
• Parallel to the plot
back of plots (garages for
boundary
larger homes) Conventional house types with minimal changes of brick tones but
• 2B: On-street or On-plot/ character achieved through brick detailing.
Spacing between • Minimal gaps (2m) for integral parking accessed
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B2. Continuous ground B3. Planted front gar
• Larger gap is permitted
plane (residential) side wall
between a house and a
flat block 33Public Space
example extract of matador square framework plan from the design code:
spaces + streets
4. green + blue infrastructure
Location Plan Matador Square Framework Plan
4.5.3 Matador Square
• streets
The Matator Square will define the new new Local Centre of m
the Weyside Urban Village. The square forms a part of the
Wey Water Journey (refer to section 4.7.2), and therefore
must relay the character of water and water transportation
heritage of the site. The River Wey Navigation, Stoke Lock
• social interaction
and the Lock Keeper’s Cottage must be integrated and E
G
connected to the square, creating a historic water-based
focal point for the community. N B
The spaces must include access for the associated retail
• security and public space
offer around the local centre, as well as access to the G M
National Trust boat yard area. As the main gathering space
35m
for the Village, the landscape should have a plaza area
for events and community, with features to instil the space L
as a key destination. The materials and design should be H
integrated and complimentary to the architectural form O
and character.
A F
D
Matador Square Framework A pair of gateway buildings to aid
m wayfinding to the local centre and B
mark the entrance to the Green Lanes I
m • Lighting must be designed to British
m
character area. These buidlings must Pavilion building terminates view
from the west, acting as landmark
Standard BS 5489-1:2013, BS EN 13201- have a staggered set of double gables.
and wayfinder of the Matador
1:2015
Mandatory fixes areordefined
CIE 115by (or any updated British J
Standards) in adoptable areas. Fittings Square. It must take advantage
coloured boxes Function
in this page. spill-out spaces associatedof
with the retail,
its unique cafe and deliver
position
should be selected
• Matador Square withmust
appropriate IP rating space for
offer community and/or pub frontages/builtviews
form.both onto the river and the O K D
for itsresidents
situationand in accordance with standard
*
visitors, fulfilling its function as the The landscape design mustsquare.
• encourage social and
EN 60529 (British BS EN 60529:1992,
local centre. community engagement through the design of
European IEC 60509:1989).
• The square must accommodate a range of focal points and features.
• Lighting must promote safe and efficient
*
recreational and leisure activities associated with • Matador Square will have will be a mix of soft and
movement around the site during night time
potential building uses that may include cafés, hard surfaced areas with planting for biodiversity C
conditions.
*
retail and leisure.
• Lighting must be sensitive to, and
as a key priority.
• It must act as a socially focused
appropriate for, any areas within the River place for meeting
Wey and congregating
Navigation, between andtheprovide
watersopportunities
edge Materials
Sensitive lighting solution A Proposed pavilion F Waterside leisure route K Short distance views
and the for built
spill out
formspaces, seating areas, and amenity
frontage. • Matador Square must adopt a materials strategy
landscapes. that encourages drivers to understand the space is
*
• Lighting designs must be energy efficient and B Proposed built form G Key pedestrian movement L Square water feature
• The
should usespace,
energy character and materials
efficient luminaries (for must reflect pedestrian focused.
C Lock Keeper’s Cottage H Vehicular, pedestrian and cycle route M Spill out spaces
example the setting - framed
LED), dimmed and bytimed
established
systemsNational Trust • Surface treatment must be high quality and robust
land, and products.
and recyclable the River Wey Navigation. and specified to complement the wider character D N Seating/flexible paces
The buildings framing Matador Square Existing trees I Access to National Trust Land
• Precautionary measures must be taken within of Wey Water Journey (refer section 4.7.2) and its
and Wey and Water
Size/Scale Journey
adjacent must be sensitive areas,
to ecologically architectural character (refer section 12.4 Riverside E O Seating/flexible paces
SMC J Key views to Lock Keeper’s Cottage
ting carefully designed (but to address the to), using low
for Matador
• example Square will
not limited be bounded by the new built Wharf Character Area).
ard changing geometry of roads and
heat output
form tolights,
the northminimum spreadSMC
and south, lamps, to the west and • Areas for car parking must be block paving or
spaces. It should
downward deliver a
directional sense of
and back lighttocontrol
connections to Weyside Walk the east. bituminous surface treatment and be coordinated
enclosure,
systems.with its façades front onto
• The minimum width is 35m. with the requirements of the surface water
the• square.
The
me • lighting
Minimum scheme
area must create an
of 4,100m2. drainage strategy (for more details, refer to
uncluttered landscape with a sensitive section 19 Car Parking
Feature lighting LowStrategy).
level lighting
approach
Featuresto the landscape character of the • Primary pedestrian footpaths must be minimum
site
• whilst
Matadorutilising
Squarebestmust
practice for lighting
provide accessible 2m wide. Shared footpath/cycleway (off-road)
er
design.
ge Sensitive lightingpedestrian
solution routes from the Weyside Walk to the must
KEYbe minimum 3m wide.
• Lighting products must be either unfinished
Local Centre and SMC. • All timber used in street furniture must be FSC
metal (galvanised or weathered) or matt
and • The design must include elements to restrict certified.
Urban Design Principles Street Design
powder coated in a dark shade to reduce
r vehicular access beyond those required for • PathsVisualand pedestrian routes must be
Connections designed to
SMC
their visibility in the night time environment
ms servicing the Local Centre. Maintenance and accessible
Key Viewsstandards. Secondary street
and to coordinate with the street furniture
within
emergency access
and architectural
must lighting
be strictly
palette.will also be accommodated but
controlled.
* Landmark Building
Lock Keeper’s Cottage
Pedestrian/cycle network
Access to Lock Keeper’s
• In-ground must avoid excessive
eas, • Thelight area must provide high quality hard surfaced Cottage
upward spill, particularly in ecologically Public Open Spaces
w Area safeguarded for
sensitive areas. Weyside Walk
ps, parking serving the local
• Wall mounted lighting finishes must Wey Water Journey
trol centre
complement the lighting palette and should Water feature Example of water feature as focal point in Example of wateside terrace for viewing Example of wateside terrace for viewing
relate to the architectural finish of buildings. public square
Matador Square
• Consideration must be given to specifying
Feature lighting Low level lighting Ecologically
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the
recycled at the end of their serviceable life.
ng 12.4.1 Pavilion Building
• Street lighting must be designed in 34
accordance with adoptable standards. The mixed-use building within the Local Centre faces
ed
Streets must be lit using column mounted, onto both the river and Matador Square, and it’s primaryUses
example extract of land use plan from the design code:
built form
7. land use
KEY Land Uses Plan
The designation and the amount of each land use underpins
the structure of the new village. The location of these Site Boundary
uses ensure that services and facilities are accessible to Residential Use
all residents, and that they remain well-used and viable
• variety and activity
throughout time. Mixed-use
Employment Use
Gypsy and Traveller Site
7.1 Mandatory Fixes
• housing mix
Retained Pump House
The mandatory design fixes specific to land uses are set out Special Building (see section 12.2
below and shown on the land uses plan on the right. Heritage Quarter)
The stated land uses are based on the following
• community facilities
assumptions:
All land uses can deviate +/-5m within the
application boundary, subject to on-site
constraints.
• local services Residential, mixed-use and employment parcels
include internal access, parking and associated
infrastructure.
m
Residential Use (C2, C3)
artist illustration
deliver residentialof
usesthe localUrban
centre Villagefrom the design + access statement:
These areas within the Regulatory Plan will primarily
only. Weyside
Non-residential uses will include those listed below:
will deliver up to 1,550 new homes. • Retail/commercial use
• Workshops/offices
• A minimum of 40% of dwellings must be affordable • Convenience store
across the entire Weyside Urban Village. • Riverside café
Affordable housing should deliver a range of • Nursery
size and tenure in line with local policy, and meet • Healthcare
Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS). • Community centre
• Affordable homes must be tenure-blind and
designed to be indistinguishable from private This mix may be reviewed at Reserved Matters stage
housing in external appearance and specification and could change according to future viability studies.
of materials. These homes must be distributed
evenly across the site to encourage social cohesion. Employment (B1a, B2, B8)
• For each phase and associated Reserved Matters The employment area comprises B1a, B2 and B8 uses
application(s), the mix of dwelling types, size and and a primary substation. This new area will connect
tenure is to be agreed with GBC. with the existing Slyfield Industrial Estate, providing
• Areas of local landscape and doorstep greens opportunities for new and existing businesses to
must be provided within the residential parcels, as benefit from positive cluster effect.
indicated in the Regulatory Plan.
• Residential parking for cars and cycles must be Gypsy and Traveller Site
provided to meet GBC requirements. A Gypsy and Traveller site must be delivered within
Weyside Urban Village, with good access to the local
Mixed-use (E, F.2, C2, C3) centre and public transport provision.
The mixed-use area comprises both residential and
non-residential uses. The mixed-uses are located Area Safeguarded for Parking
around the main public squares of the development: Refer to section 17.2. Area Safeguarded for Parking.
Matador Square and the Pump House Square.
Adequate car and cycle parking must be provided to Other Land Uses
support these uses. Refer to section 5. Green and Blue Infrastructure and
section 6. Street Design.
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3512.4.2 Podium Block Typology m
The Podium Block is a special typology that appears only
Homes and Buildings
in the Riverside Wharf character area. The design of the Roof
example extract of healthy building designs (including light, aspect and podium blocks should be future proofed with regards to the
potential reduced need for cars and parking spaces in the
• P
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space standards) from the design code: future (refer to Section 8 of the DAS). w
built form sh
Podium block typologies are formed by U-shaped
12. character areas
m
apartment blocks linked by a single storey podium with
parking beneath and communal residential gardens above.
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m m
m
The Podium Block is a special typology that appears only
in the Riverside Wharf character area. The design of the
technical built form
podium blocks should be future proofed with regards to the
Roof form:
Building heights and orientation: Balconies:
Internal orientation:
•• Pitched
Buildingroofs mustmust
massing be the predominant
allow acceptableroof •• AEast-West
combination of projecting
facing and inset
dwellings must be
issues that may
19. private be covered
amenity space elsewhere so not areas
12. character
potential reduced need for cars and parking spaces in the
future (refer to Section 8 of the DAS).
form
levelswith
where
gardens
gables orientated
of sunlight/daylight
framing the SMC.
and each dwelling.
east-west
onto except
the podium
The roofscape
balconies
maximised.
•• Balconies
should be used.
must be
All north-facing carefullymust
dwellings designed and
be dual
included in the code: Podium block typologies are formed by U-shaped
• should varyconsideration
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must extend daylight
buildingandfaçade
apartment blocks linked by a single storey podium with sufficient
for naturalprivacy for residents,
light and to make them
ventillation.
parking beneath and communal residential gardens above. • useable.
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family of balcony
homes railings
(3 bedrooms orand
more)
• space standards
19.1 General Principles the inclusion
should providem
of screens/shutters
dual aspect. may usefully m
12.4.2 Podium Block Typology
The Podium Block is a special typology that appears only contribute to this aim.
m in the Riverside Wharf character area. The design of the • To avoid overlooking issues, balconies should
m m Roofdirectly
not be positioned form: facing each other Balc
podium blocks should be future proofed with regards to the • Pitched roofsbetween
must be them
the predominant roof • A
potential reduced need for cars and parking spaces in the where the minimum distance
• accessibility
Every dwelling must have direct access to some form areas it must be in addition to the minimum areas
would be less than form
14m.with gables
In this orientated east-west except
situation, m b
of private
Building amenity
heights space. The size and configuration
and orientation: quoted,
Internaland accessible from the street without
orientation: future (refer to Section 8 of the DAS).
balconies shouldwhere framing
be offset the SMC.
completely fromThe roofscape • B
of this space
• Building will be
massing appropriate
must to the size of the
allow acceptable passing throughfacing
• East-West the property.
dwellings must be should vary across the character area to lo
Podium block typologies are formed by U-shaped the balcony opposite. Mixe
dwelling
levels and the likely number
of sunlight/daylight ontoof occupants.
the podium • Compact two and three-bedroom houses, where
maximised. mitigate the stacked.
scale of larger buildings. b
apartment blocks linked by a single storey podium with • Balconies are to be vertically • su
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gardens and each dwelling. back
• Allgardens are lessdwellings
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parking beneath and communal residential gardens above. Staggered arrangements are acceptable in fl
The diagrams and designmust
principles on this
on page amenity space, such as upper level roof terraces
• light, aspect, privacy
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guidance. contribute to measurement of private amenity of light to private amenity spaces. id
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space
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1.5m to accommodate a table and chairs. access to private amenity space, communal downpipes. h
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Building to make and
heights up for this
orientation: Internal orientation: to
Ancillary uses:facing dwellings must be Building façades: b
• Houses with three or more bedrooms must have shortfall. • Building massing must allow acceptable • East-West • th
E
gardens capable of comfortably accommodating Apartments levels of sunlight/daylight onto the podium m maximised.to ancillary uses such as car parks,
• Entrances • Building façades must be suitably articulated
• Bb
outdoor seating, space for children’s play, planting • If apartments are provided
gardens without sufficient
and each dwelling. • refuse stores, cycle
All north-facing stores and
dwellings mustback of house
be dual to break up the massing and could include, p
S
• gardens + balconies
beds, space for drying clothes, and room to amenity space directly accessible
• Particular from the
consideration must be taken on the functions
aspect. must be minimised and discreetly grouped openings, horizontal or vertical
in
unobtrusively accommodate a shed or greenhouse. dwelling then podiumsouthern
gardens,edge
communal gardens,
of podium block. • located.
Mixed uses: must extend to the building façade
Corridors banding and recessed elements.
o
• Where an area for covered bin and bike storage private to the block, must be considered to make •• Where
The length of building
non-residential
for natural light frontage occupied the
uses are provided,
and ventillation. by • The podium must be wrapped predominantly
ancillary uses must be minimised. in residential accommodation, entrances and Podium Parking • B
is to be accommodated within private garden up the shortfall. • floor to floor
All larger level
family must
homes be a minimumor
(3 bedrooms ofmore)
4m.
a
• Non-residential
should provide dualusesaspect.
must be clearly commercial uses. Where this is not possible
identifiable in the expression of the buildings. additional detailing/landscaping is required sw
• Different material tones should be used to to mitigate blank façades at street level. d
express a ground floor plinth.
m m m • Façades to non-residential uses must have a
high degree of transparency and contribute m
19.2 Apartments 19.3 Houses to an active street scene.
Ancillary uses: Building façades: • Entrances to non-residential uses must
• Entrances
1 BED/ to ancillary uses such as
2 PERSON car 3parks,
2 BED/ PERSON • 2Building façades must be suitably
BED/ 3/4 PERSON articulated
3 BED/ 4/5 PERSON
be generous in size and located along the Mixed uses:
refuse stores, cycle stores and back of house to break up the massing and could include, primary frontage. • Where non-residential uses are provided, the
functions must be minimised and discreetly grouped openings, horizontal or vertical floor to floor level must be a minimum of 4m.
located. banding and recessed elements. • Non-residential
Example of acceptable uses
use of green walls must
along blankbe clearly
• The length of building frontage occupied by • The podium must be wrapped predominantly building façade. identifiable in the expression of the buildings.
ancillary uses must be minimised. in residential accommodation, entrances and • Different material tones should be used to
commercial uses. Where this is not possible express a ground floor plinth.
m
additional detailing/landscaping is required m • Façades to non-residential uses must have a
to mitigate blank façades at street level. high degree of transparency and contribute
PAGE 124 WEYSIDE URBAN VILLAGE – DESIGN CODE to an active street scene.
Combined total area Ancillary uses:
Front/back/side Front/back/side
Building façades: • Entrances to non-residential uses must
5m2 Private Balcony 6m2 of Private Balconies 35m2 50to
• Entrances m2 ancillary uses such as car parks, Minimum
• Building façades must be suitably articulated
gardens & terraces gardens & terraces
serving dwelling 4m include, be generous in size and located along the
refuse stores, cycle stores and back of house to break up the massing and could primary frontage.
functions must be minimised and discreetly grouped openings, horizontal or vertical
2 BED/ 4 PERSON 3 BED/ 5 PERSON 4 BED/ 6/7 PERSON 5 BED/ 7/8 PERSON
located. banding and recessed elements.
• The length of building frontage occupied by Mixed uses
• The podium must be wrapped predominantly
ancillary uses must be minimised. in residential accommodation, entrances and
Example of acceptable use of green walls along blank commercial uses. Where this is not possible
building façade. additional detailing/landscaping is required
to mitigate blank façades at street level.
Minimum
4m
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6m2 of private 6m2 of private
Front/back/side Front/back/side
8m2 balconies & 2m2 10m 2 balconies & 4m2 60m2 gardens & terraces 80m 2
gardens & terraces
communal space communal space Mixed uses
Example of acceptable use of green walls along blank
36
building façade.Resources
example extract of sustainable construction targets from the design code:
n
built form
10. building design
10.1 sustainable building design
The following design and layout guidelines must be
considered as part of achieving sustainability principles
issues that may be covered elsewhere so not
(refer to ‘five key themes’, p.VI) of Weyside Urban Village.
t be included
m
in the code: m
rinciples General principles • Investigate and apply Modern Methods of * Note: this needs to be balanced against the need to
an Village.
• energy efficiency
• All buildings in Weyside Urban Village must be Construction, pre-assembly and offsite fabrication ensure appropriate levels of glazing to street-facing/
designed to reduce their carbon footprint and Solar slates integrated to minimise waste and increase efficiency. public-realm fronting elevations, and/or maintaining
to achieve levels of environmental sustainability into a tiled roof can be • Specified materials and products should: a desirable relationship with the garden (for specific
and self-sufficiency above Building Regulations
standards current at the time a Reserved Matters
virtually indistinguishable
when viewed from the
m• Make use of lime mortars and renders to
allow for carbon capture and future reuse and
locations, refer to section 12. Character Areas).
street.
application is submitted. recycling of brick and blockwork;
• embodied energy + construction
• Weyside Urban Village must aim to achieve Zero
Carbon.
• Developers and applications must be challenged
Photovoltaic panels that
are visually intrusive to the
•
• Make use of organic and renewable building
materials;
Investigate and apply Modern Methods of
• Make use of sustainable timber from approved * Note: this needs to be balanc
must be to achieve LETI (London Energy Transformation public realm will not be Construction, pre-assembly and offsite fabrication
FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) sources; ensure appropriate levels of g
Initiative) and Future Homes Standards. acceptable. • Make use of solvent free paints, internally and
• modern methods of construction
rint and • Buildings must be adaptable to different uses/ Solar slates integrated to minimise waste and increase efficiency.
externally. public-realm fronting elevatio
ainability lifestyles and be resilient to future change.
• Buildings must maximise energy efficiency
into a tiled roof can be • Specified materials and products should: a desirable relationship with t
gulations through passive means and building envelope. virtually indistinguishable • Make use of lime mortars and renders to
Building Layout and Adaptability locations, refer to section 12. C
when viewed from the • Houses must be designed with appropriate space
ved Matters allow for carbon capture and future reuse and Ideally, reception/living
• water
to allow home working and flexibility to adjust to Optimising building
street.
Renewable Energy
• Low emission energy generation must be used
recycling of brick and blockwork; energy for
other social changes in the future.
• Design to allow for expansion into roof spaces
orientation passive
gains.
room will face south, and
kitchen/bathrooms will
hieve Zero for space heating, hot water, and electricity and•extensions
Maketouse ofand
the side organic and renewable building
rear of homes, face north.
(including EV charging), such as air source heat reducing the need to move home as the family
pumps, PV or other technologies. Gas will not be Photovoltaic panels that
materials;
grows and changes.
challenged permitted.
are visually intrusive to the
• Mixed-use• Make usebeof
buildings must sustainable
designed to allow timber from
Daylight approved
and Sunlight
• Development will provide 50% active and 50% Stepped configuration easy subdivision or combination of adjacent units • Use winter sun to heat homes, but include suitable
formation passive EV charging points on site to ensure
Photovoltaics to be designed into
public
the elevationrealm will along
and consistent not be of photovoltaics will FSCneeds.
to suit changing (Forest Stewardship Council) sources;
design measures to limit overheating from
that every parking bay on the site has the • Use compact building forms to maximise the afternoon summer sun. These may include:
ds. • Make use of solvent free paints, internally and
any terrace or group of buildings not be permitted
infrastructure in place to provide EV charging
acceptable. ratio of floor area to perimeter wall and thereby • Detailed consideration of glazing specification;
ent uses/ in the future (for detailed information, refer to externally.
minimise unwanted heat losses. • The use of adjustable shading or specification
section 17.1). Materials and Building Construction • Ensure that sufficient space is given to internal of planted features which can allow low level
nge. • Provide high volume storage batteries in • Applicants must prepare a ‘compliant’ Circular storage and recycling facilities. sun to penetrate in winter but block high-level
ency conjunction with solar generation to prevent
unnecessary loss of energy and network groups of
Economy Statement in accordance with GLA
London Plan guidance.
• Provide convenient, secure cycle storage for
residents and visitors.
summer sun (e.g. deciduous trees);
• Incorporation of natural ventilation to help
nvelope. homes together to improve efficiency. • Development must reduce embodied carbon to Building Layout and Adaptability dwellings stay cool in the summer and enhanceYou can also read
